AirNet Appoints Professor Yu Xiong as Chief Research & Innovation Advisor to Accelerate Web3 and Cryptocurrency Transformation
AirNet Technology (NASDAQ:ANTE) has appointed Professor Yu Xiong as Chief Research and Innovation Advisor to guide the company's transformation into Web3 and cryptocurrency initiatives. Prof. Xiong, who currently serves as Associate Vice President at the University of Surrey and chairs the Advisory Board for the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Metaverse and Web 3.0, will provide strategic counsel to AirNet's board and senior leadership.
In his role, Prof. Xiong will be responsible for shaping the company's long-term direction in the Web3 and digital asset landscape, overseeing the innovation pipeline, developing product roadmaps for blockchain-based technologies, and identifying strategic partnerships. His expertise includes co-authoring a Nature Communications study on Bitcoin blockchain sustainability in China.
AirNet Technology (NASDAQ:ANTE) ha nominato il professor Yu Xiong come Chief Research and Innovation Advisor per guidare la trasformazione dell'azienda verso iniziative Web3 e criptovalute. Il prof. Xiong, attualmente Associate Vice President presso l'University of Surrey e presidente dell'Advisory Board dell'All-Party Parliamentary Group britannico sul Metaverse e il Web 3.0, fornirà consulenza strategica al consiglio di amministrazione e alla dirigenza di AirNet.
Nel suo ruolo, il prof. Xiong sarà responsabile di definire l'orientamento a lungo termine dell'azienda nel panorama Web3 e degli asset digitali, supervisionare il pipeline di innovazione, sviluppare roadmap di prodotto per tecnologie basate su blockchain e individuare partnership strategiche. Tra le sue competenze figura la co-autoria di uno studio pubblicato su Nature Communications sulla sostenibilità della blockchain di Bitcoin in Cina.
AirNet Technology (NASDAQ:ANTE) ha nombrado al profesor Yu Xiong como Chief Research and Innovation Advisor para encabezar la transformación de la compañía hacia iniciativas Web3 y de criptomonedas. El profesor Xiong, que actualmente es Associate Vice President en la University of Surrey y preside el Advisory Board del All-Party Parliamentary Group del Reino Unido sobre Metaverse y Web 3.0, ofrecerá asesoramiento estratégico al consejo de administración y a la alta dirección de AirNet.
En su función, el profesor Xiong será responsable de definir la dirección a largo plazo de la empresa en el ámbito Web3 y de los activos digitales, supervisar la cartera de innovación, elaborar hojas de ruta de producto para tecnologías basadas en blockchain e identificar alianzas estratégicas. Su experiencia incluye la coautoría de un estudio en Nature Communications sobre la sostenibilidad de la blockchain de Bitcoin en China.
AirNet Technology (NASDAQ:ANTE)는 회사의 Web3 및 암호화폐 이니셔티브 전환을 이끌기 위해 Professor Yu Xiong을 최고 연구·혁신 고문(Chief Research and Innovation Advisor)으로 임명했습니다. 유 교수는 현재 서리 대학교(University of Surrey)에서 Associate Vice President를 맡고 있으며 영국 의회의 초당파 메타버스 및 Web 3.0 그룹(All-Party Parliamentary Group)의 자문위원회 의장을 역임하고 있어 AirNet의 이사회와 경영진에 전략적 자문을 제공할 예정입니다.
유 교수는 이 역할에서 Web3 및 디지털 자산 분야에서 회사의 장기적 방향을 설계하고 혁신 파이프라인을 총괄하며 블록체인 기반 기술의 제품 로드맵을 개발하고 전략적 파트너십을 발굴하는 책임을 집니다. 그의 전문성에는 중국 내 비트코인 블록체인 지속가능성에 관한 Nature Communications 논문 공동저작이 포함됩니다.
AirNet Technology (NASDAQ:ANTE) a nommé le professeur Yu Xiong Chief Research and Innovation Advisor afin de piloter la transformation de la société vers des initiatives Web3 et cryptomonnaies. Le professeur Xiong, qui est actuellement Associate Vice President à l'University of Surrey et préside l'Advisory Board du All-Party Parliamentary Group britannique sur le Metaverse et le Web 3.0, apportera des conseils stratégiques au conseil d'administration et à la direction d'AirNet.
Dans ce rôle, le professeur Xiong sera chargé de définir l'orientation à long terme de l'entreprise dans l'écosystème Web3 et des actifs numériques, de superviser le pipeline d'innovation, d'élaborer des feuilles de route produits pour les technologies basées sur la blockchain et d'identifier des partenariats stratégiques. Son expertise inclut la co-rédaction d'une étude publiée dans Nature Communications sur la durabilité de la blockchain Bitcoin en Chine.
AirNet Technology (NASDAQ:ANTE) hat Professor Yu Xiong zum Chief Research and Innovation Advisor ernannt, der die Transformation des Unternehmens zu Web3- und Kryptowährungsinitiativen begleiten soll. Prof. Xiong, der derzeit Associate Vice President an der University of Surrey ist und den Advisory Board der britischen All-Party Parliamentary Group für Metaverse und Web 3.0 leitet, wird dem Vorstand und der Geschäftsführung von AirNet strategisch zur Seite stehen.
In dieser Rolle wird Prof. Xiong dafür verantwortlich sein, die langfristige Ausrichtung des Unternehmens im Web3- und Digital-Asset-Bereich zu gestalten, die Innovations-Pipeline zu überwachen, Produkt-Roadmaps für blockchain-basierte Technologien zu entwickeln und strategische Partnerschaften zu identifizieren. Zu seiner Expertise gehört die Co-Autorenschaft einer Studie in Nature Communications über die Nachhaltigkeit der Bitcoin-Blockchain in China.
- Strategic appointment of a recognized Web3 and blockchain expert with strong academic credentials
- Clear commitment to technological transformation into Web3 and cryptocurrency sectors
- Access to potential strategic partnerships through Prof. Xiong's extensive industry connections
- Significant pivot from current business model carries execution risks
- No concrete timeline or financial metrics provided for the transformation
- Uncertain regulatory environment in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space
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AirNet's appointment of blockchain expert Prof. Xiong signals serious commitment to Web3 transformation but lacks implementation details.
AirNet's appointment of Professor Yu Xiong as Chief Research and Innovation Advisor represents a significant strategic move in the company's pivot toward Web3 and cryptocurrency initiatives. Prof. Xiong brings substantial credentials to this advisory role, including his position as Director of the Surrey Academy for Blockchain and Metaverse Applications and his chairmanship of the Advisory Board for the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Metaverse and Web 3.0.
This appointment provides AirNet with high-level blockchain expertise to guide their transformation strategy. However, the announcement is notably light on specific implementation details - there's no mention of particular blockchain technologies, cryptocurrency projects, or concrete Web3 initiatives the company plans to pursue. While CEO Dan Shao mentions the acceleration of innovation, there are no timelines, development roadmaps, or specific products outlined.
The press release signals AirNet's strategic intention to enter the Web3 space but leaves open questions about execution. Prof. Xiong's research background, including co-authoring a Nature Communications study on Bitcoin blockchain sustainability, suggests the company may be pursuing a thoughtful approach to blockchain integration rather than simply capitalizing on industry buzzwords. However, investors should note this announcement represents very early-stage positioning rather than a mature transformation plan with clear deliverables or revenue potential.
Prof. Xiong currently serves as Associate Vice President (External Engagement) at the University of
"We're entering a new phase of innovation at AirNet," said Mrs. Dan Shao, Chief Executive Officer of AirNet. "Prof. Xiong's track record at the intersection of blockchain, tokenomics and commercialization will help us move faster and with greater confidence."
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